Engineering Project Manager - Marlborough, MA (106780)

The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, operating four major divisions -- Marmaxx (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) and HomeGoods in the United States; TJX Canada (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls); and TJX Europe (T.K. Maxx and HomeSense) and three e-commerce sites (tjmaxx.com, sierratradingpost.com and tkmaxx.com). With over $29 billion in revenues in 2014, more than 3,300 stores, and approximately 198,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse. Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be key to our growth and success in the future.

Material Handling Engineering Project Manager

Designs and develops various Distribution Center engineering projects within all divisions of the TJX Companies. Oversees all aspects of each assigned engineering project from inception through the final stages of the project, including design, vendor sourcing and selection, and overall project management.

• Designs material handling/storage systems that maximize productivity and space utilization. Travels to the Distribution Centers to oversee projects. Researches all historical data available, evaluates existing systems to project critical timing sequences, projected construction costs, Distribution Center space needs, systems expansion and subsequent equipment needs. Makes recommendations, based upon research, regarding when building expansions must occur. Negotiates the most cost effective prices with vendors. Recommends vendors, based on quality of product/proposal and costs. Provides extensive guidance to vendors during detailed design process. Ensures all material handling equipment installations are performed in a timely manner to minimize disruptions to the Distribution Center or other company operations. Attends on-site meetings during installations to ensure projects are progressing within the established timelines. Coordinates the work of multiple vendors/contractors during installation process. Investigates "cutting edge" technologies to evaluate whether or not new concepts are applicable or beneficial to The TJX Companies

• Addresses operational concerns within the Distribution Centers to improve existing systems and procedures to increase productivity and capacity of existing systems and to troubleshoot problems.

• Provides feedback and guidelines to Architects and Project Managers regarding new projects and building upkeep
• Provides extensive knowledge and advice to Maintenance departments within the Distribution Centers. Answers questions regarding equipment problems. Contacts vendors in order to replace/repair equipment in an expedient manner.

• Performs special projects as assigned

• Manages capital projects up to million or more in total cost

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Understanding of work methods and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to travel extensively (50-60% nationwide)
• 4-6 years Engineering experience
• Distribution Center/retail experience preferred
• Previous project management experience

At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

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Posting Notes: Framingham || Massachusetts